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The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast last night by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.

Selected for their character, talent and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community, the “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards featured not only some of the biggest names in sports, but also performances by some of today’s biggest Latin music stars, as well.

Among those honored in the various categories were Oscar de la Hoya (Golden Eagle Award), Miguel Cotto (Boxer of the Year), Lorena Ochoa (Female Athlete of the Year), Carmelo Anthony (Basketball Player of the Year), Helio Castroneves (Auto Racer of the Year), Alex Rodriguez (Baseball Player of the Year), Mexican soccer great Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Athlete of the Year, North American Soccer Player of the Year), and Fernando Valenzuela (Sports Legend), to name a few.
The show itself proved to be as big as the stars it was honoring as the celebrity-filled audience was entertained by musical performances by such Latin music superstars as regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo, red-hot reggaeton crooner Flex, Mexican singer/actress Paty Manterola, Puerto Rican merengue great Elvis Crespo, duranguense singer Diana Reyes, and urban recording artists A.B. Quintanilla and the Kumbia All Starz.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes) features exclusive post-show coverage of the winners, with video and photo highlights from the green carpet and the most memorable show moments. In addition, fans can vote for their favorites from the green carpet, including the most elegant, the most extravagant and the best couples that graced the walkway. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is engaging online fans after the show with this seamless merger of sports and entertainment.
To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net.
Username: tecatepremiosdeporte
Password: univision

Following is the complete list of “Tecate Premios Deportes 2008″
winners:

Sports Legend (Leyenda de Deportes)
Fernando Valenzuela

Golden Eagle Award (Aguila de Oro)
Oscar de la Hoya

Male Athlete of the Year (Atleta Masculino del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Female Athlete of the Year (Atleta Femenina del Ano)
Lorena Ochoa

North American Soccer (Mexican and American Leagues) Player of the
Year
(Jugador de Futbol del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Futbol del Ano)

Goalie (Mejor Portero)
Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Right Fullback (Defensa Lateral Derecho)
Ivan Estrada, Santos

Right Center Defender (Defensa Central Derecho)
Jonny Magallon, Chivas

Left Center Defender (Defensa Central Izquierdo)
Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

Left Fullback (Defensa Lateral Izquierdo)
Oscar Rojas, Club America

Defensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Defensivo)
Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

Mixed Midfielder (Mediocampista Mixto)
Ramon Morales, Chivas

Offensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Ofensivo)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

1st Forward (Delantero 1)
Omar Bravo, Chivas

2nd Forward (Delantero 2)
Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3rd Forward (Delantero 3)
Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

Boxer of the Year (Boxeador del Ano)
Miguel Cotto

American Football Player of the Year (Jugador de Futbol Americano del
Ano)
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs

Basketball Player of the Year (Jugador del Baloncesto del Ano)
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

Auto Racer of the Year (Piloto de Automovilismo del Ano)
Helio Castroneves, Indy Car

Baseball Player of the Year (Jugador del Beisbol del Ano)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Beisbol del Ano)

Pitcher (Lanzador)
Johan Santana, New York Mets

Catcher (Receptor)
Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

1st Base (Primera Base)
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2nd Base (Segunda Base)
Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

3rd Base (Tercera Base)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Shortstop (Campo Corto)
Jose Reyes, New York Mets

Outfielder (Jardinero)
Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

Designated Hitter (Bateador Designado)
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

Reliever (Relevista)
Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

Closer (Cerrador)
Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

Manager (Manager)
Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

About FEMSA/Heineken USA
Heineken USA is committed to the responsible sale, marketing and consumption of our products. That is why we ask our consumers in all of our advertising to ‘Enjoy Heineken Responsibly’ but we recognize that this message is not enough. We build upon that message with the creation of and contribution to programs and organizations that educate our employees and consumers about the issues associated with beverage alcohol and provide tools and training to help ensure the responsible consumption of our products.

Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Heineken USA Inc., the nation’s premiere beer importer is a subsidiary of Heineken International B.V. (Netherlands), which is the world’s most international brewer. Besides the FEMSA portfolio, Heineken USA imports Heineken Lager, the world’s most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Heineken Dark Lager; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.
Founded in 1890, FEMSA is the largest integrated beverage company in Latin America with a portfolio of leading beer and soft drink brands. Its subsidiary FEMSA Cerveza is one of the leading brewers in Mexico with brands that include Tecate, Dos Equis and Sol. Its subsidiary Coca-Cola FEMSA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and the second largest in the world. FEMSA sells its products through approximately two million points of sale, which serve a population of over 170 million people in nine countries, including some of the most populous metropolitan areas in Latin America, such as Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. FEMSA’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities are enhanced by its retail and packaging operations; it operates Oxxo, the largest convenience store chain in Mexico, with over 3,000 stores as of June 2004. For more information on FEMSA, go to www.femsa.com.

He’s been branded as a heartless adulterer, but friends of Alex Rodriguez claim the Yankee slugger is actually an “emotionally abused” husband whose wife, Cynthia, gave him permission to see other women.

Angry over the lumps he’s been taking in the press, several pals think it’s time we heard his side of the story.”*

“The Insider’s” Pat O’ Brien went one-on-one with the headline-making Yankee, Alex Rodriguez at his All-Star Game party at club 40/40 in New York.

With the recent media frenzy surrounding the All-Star’s personal trials, O’Brien asked the All-Star about how his fans stuck with him. Rodriguez responded, “New York’s been great, times are a bit difficult, they are challenging times, but I’ll get through them, the support of the New York fans have been incredible.”"*

Alex Rodriguez isn’t the first athlete Madonna has pursued.

In the new issue of Us Weekly (on newsstands now), former Oakland A and onetime Yankee Jose Canseco details how the singer, 49, tried to romance him in 1991 even though, like baseball nemesis A-Rod, he was married at the time. (He first talked about the incident in his 2008 biography Vindicated.)”*

Just met? Hardly. New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez was smitten with Madonna six months ago when he was exchanging text messages with her while dining with a friend in Miami.

“He kept smiling, acting as if he was a little kid,” the dinner companion tells Us Weekly in its latest issue, on newsstands now.”*

On Monday, Cynthia Rodriguez moved to end her six-year marriage to her husband Alex Rodriguez, citing “affairs” with unnamed women, reports the New York Daily News. “*

Nominees for the first ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) were announced today by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America. Comprised of Hispanic athletes in ten different categories, the nominees have been selected for their talent, character and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community. The “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards will be presented during a celebrity-filled “red carpet” celebration at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, and will be broadcast on the Univision Network on Sunday, July 20^th.

The “Tecate Premios Deportes” nominees were selected by a distinguished panel of current and former professional athletes and sports writers, including famed boxer Oscar de la Hoya; legendary Mexican soccer goalie Jorge Campos; retired NFL player Tony Casillas; NFL Hall of Fame recipient Anthony Muñoz; former Mexican soccer coach Jesus Bracamontes; and Enrique Borja, legendary Mexican forward and team president of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) Tigres.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

“The Academy went through an arduous selection process to identify the nominees. We wanted to ensure this event recognized athletes based on their merit and not popularity,” said Oscar de la Hoya, executive member of the “Tecate Premios Deportes” Academy. “We are confident the list encompasses the best Hispanic athletes and look forward to honoring our colleagues at the event airing nationwide on July 20^th on Univision.”

Sports fans have voted for four of these awards at Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes): Atleta Masculino del Año (Male Athlete of the Year), Atleta Femenina del Año (Female Athlete of the Year), Equipo All Star de Béisbol (Baseball All-Star Team) & Equipo All Star de Fútbol (Soccer All-Star Team). In addition, a live, dedicated mini-site provides exclusive coverage of the event and video highlights of the nominees in their finest sports moments. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is the first-ever awards event of its kind, showcasing a seamless merger of sports and entertainment that will reach countless online fans.

In an effort to bring sports aficionados even closer to their heroes, Univision and cerveza Tecate will open the doors to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and invite them to attend the show, with proceeds of ticket sales going to charity.

Nominees in each category include:

North American Soccer Player of the Year (Mexican and American Leagues)

1. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

2. Omar Bravo, Club Deportivo Guadalajara

3. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Boxer of the Year

1. Ivan Calderon

2. Miguel Cotto

3. Juan Manuel Marquez

Baseball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

3. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Basketball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

2. Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

3. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs

American Football Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Luis Castillo, San Diego Chargers

2. Tony Gonzales, Kansas City Chiefs

3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Auto Racer of the Year

1. Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR

2. Helio Castroneves, IndyCar

3. Milka Duno, IndyCar

Additionally, fans were invited to nominate their favorite athletes at Univision.com in the following four categories:

Best Hispanic Female Athlete of the Year

1. Maribel Dominguez

2. Milka Duno

3. Paola Espinoza

4. Ana Guevara

5. Lorena Ochoa

6. Vivian Villarreal

Best Hispanic Male Athlete of the Year

1. Omar Bravo

2. Cuauhtemoc Blanco

3. Manu Ginobili

4. Rafael Nadal

5. Alex Rodriguez

6. Tony Romo

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year

Goal Keeper:

1. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

2. Federico Vilar, Atlante

3. Dario Sala, F.C. Dallas

Right Defense:

1. Israel Castro, UNAM

2. Ivan Estrada, Santos

3. Gonzalo Segares, Chicago Fire

Right Center Defense:

1. Jonny Magallon, Chivas

2. Paulo Da Silva, Toluca

3. Claudio Suarez, Chivas USA

Left Center Defense:

1. Javier Munoz Mustafa, Atlante

2. Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

3. Facundo Erpen, Colorado Rapids

Left Defense:

1. Oscar Rojas, Club America

2. Fausto Pinto, Pachuca

3. Jonathan Bornstein, Chivas USA

Defensive Midfielder:

1. Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

2. Jaime Correa, Pachuca

3. Pablo Ricchetti, F.C. Dallas

Midfielder:

1. Ramon Morales, Chivas

2. Antonio Naelson Zinha, Toluca

3. Juan Carlos Toja, F.C. Dallas

Offensive Midfielder:

1. Emmanuel Luduena, Santos

2. Gabriel Pereyra, Atlante

3. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

Forward 1:

1. Esteban Solari, UNAM

2. Omar Bravo, Chivas

3. Luciano Emilio, D.C. United

Forward 2:

1. Giancarlo Maldonado, Atlante

2. Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3. Juan Pablo Angel, New York Red Bull

Forward 3:

1. Vicente Sanchez, Toluca

2. Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

3. Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Columbus Crew

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year

Relievers:

1. Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

2. JC Romero, Philadelphia Phillies

3. Manny Corpas, Colorado Rockies

Managers:

1. Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

2. Fredi Gonzalez, Florida Marlins,

3. Manny Acta, Washington Nationals

Closers:

1. Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

2. Jose Valverde, Arizona Diamondbacks

3. Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers

Pitchers:

1. Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians

2. Johan Santana, New York Mets

3. Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs

Catchers:

1. Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians

2. Ivan Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers

3. Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

Designated Hitters:

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Jose Vidro, Seattle Mariners

3. Sammy Sosa, Texas Rangers

First Base:

1. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2. Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays

3. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres

Second Base:

1. Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers

2. Freddy Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates

3. Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

Third Base:

1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

2. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

3. Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox

Shortstop:

1. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins

2. Jose Reyes, New York Mets

3. Orlando Cabrera, Chicago White Sox

Outfielders:

1. Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels

2. Alexis Rios, Toronto Blue Jays

3. Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs

4. Raul Ibanez, Seattle Mariners

5. Carlos Beltran, New York Mets

6. Maglio Ordonez, Detroit Tigers

7. Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

8. Bobby Abreu, New York Yankees

9. Carlos Lee, Houston Astros

“*

After this baseball season, the arena that we know as Yankee Stadium, the one that has been an icon in New York City and the world, will no longer house the Bronx Bombers.

Since 1923, this town has witnessed record-breaking swings, pitches and catches in that stadium. Some of those legendary moments are especially carved into the memories of Latinos.

Last summer, Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. Only two players took fewer games to reach 500: Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth. A-Rod is one of only three players, along with Reggie Martinez Jackson and Darrell Evans, to hit 100 home runs for three different teams.”*

*From: http://www.eldiariony.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Azteca América presented Los Ganadores de la Gente, a special that showcased the best of El Premio de la Gente from 1999 until 2007. The event, produced by UNO Productions, was hosted by E! Entertainment star Daisy Fuentes and Azteca América’s actor Omar Germenos. The winners of the music and sports categories of 2007 were also announced.

RBD won Pop Group of the Year. Boxing sensation Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. was voted Most Popular Boxer of the Year and singer Belinda was named New Artist of the Year. A complete list of winners can be found at the conclusion of this release.

The two-and-a half hour special also showcased past special tributes to, among others, music legend Celia Cruz. Her 2003 tribute, presented by Juan Gabriel, was accepted by her husband Pedro Knight. The special also included a 2000 tribute to Joan Sebastian presented by Marco Antonio Solís “El Buki” and composer and singer Antonio Aguilar, as well as the presentation of a special award to Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Special recognitions for Renán Almendárez Coello “El Cucuy” in 2004 and to Eddie “El Piolín” Sotelo in 2005 were also included on the show. The special also showcased a presentation of the 2001 edition of El Premio de la Gente. “Voces Cristianas,” led by Mexican singer Yuri, performed a song about love and hope.

“Azteca América is proud to offer its audience the best of the last seven years of Los Ganadores de la Gente,” said Adrián Steckel, the network’s President and CEO. “El Premio de la Gente is important for Azteca América because it’s the fans who chose the most outstanding artists and athletes of 2007.”

Fans of Latino celebrities have chosen the winners of El Premio de la Gente for seven years. In 2007 and due to viewers’ requests, the organization added sports categories. Fans voted from October 14 to November 14 of 2007 on www.elpremio.tv.

Azteca América also announced “El Reto de la Gente,” a trivia contest. Fans will be able to play via SMS (text message) by sending the word “premio” to 55225; or by visiting www.elpremio.tv and answering music and sports questions about their favorite celebrities. The grand prize is a “convivio’ (meet & greet) with Daisy Fuentes plus an all-expense trip paid to Los Angeles. Other winners will receive Nano iPods. Participants will be able to play from December 2 to January 1, 2008. Visit www.elpremio.tv for further details.

About Azteca América
Azteca América is the alternative choice in broadcast television for Spanish speaking families residing in the United States. As the fastest-growing Hispanic network, Azteca América now reaches 89% of the Hispanic households in the U.S., operating in sixty markets nationwide. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V, Azteca América has access to the best programming from TV Azteca’s three national networks including a library with over 200,000 hours of original programming and news from local bureaus in 32 Mexican states. The network compliments Mexican programming with an innovative line-up of shows from international producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming to Spanish speaking viewers and unique advertising solutions to partners seeking to reach the most dynamic market in the country.

About UNO Productions
Founded by entertainment industry pioneer and producer Luis Medina, UNO Productions provides companies with a valuable link to Latin communities, helping them to expand into the multi-billion dollar Latin consumer market. UNO has become the foremost authority in the Latin music marketplace, providing promotional campaigns for nearly every major record label including Sony Disco, EMI Latin, WEA Latina, Arista, BMG, Atlantic, and Interscope. During the course of its 17 year history, UNO has gained the confidence of many international superstars including Julio Iglesias, Paul Simon, Enrique Iglesias and Placido Domingo. In addition, UNO has extended the range of its clientele to include some of America’s largest corporations, including Target, Mervyns, Clairol and a collaboration with The Miller Brewing Company that produced the enormously successful Sólo con Invitación (By Invitation Only) contests for Miller Genuine Draft and Al Punto Advertising. UNO is the official production company of El Premio de la Gente (R) for the 8th consecutive year.

LIST OF WINNERS OF LOS GANADORES DE LA GENTE 2007

– Pop Artist or Group of the Year - RBD (Album: Celestial)
– Most Popular Baseball Player of the Year - Alex Rodriguez (Team: New York Yankees)
– Regional Mexican Artist or Group of the Year - Alicia Villareal (Album: Orgullo de Mujer)
– Most Popular Team of the Year - San Antonio Spurs (Sport: Basketball)
– New Artist of the Year - Belinda (Album: Utopia)
– Athlete of the Year - Emmanuel Ginóbili (Team: San Antonio Spurs)
– Tropical Artist or Group of the Year - Olga Tañon (Album: Soy Como Tú)
– Most popular Boxer of the Year - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
– Artist of the Year - Shakira (Album: Fijación Oral)
– Most Popular Soccer Team of the Year - LA Galaxy (City: Los Angeles, CA)
– Album of the Year - Fijación Oral (Interpreter: Shakira)
– Most Popular Basketball Player of the Year - Emmanuel Ginóbili (Team: San Antonio Spurs)
– Song of the Year - Pam Pam – Wisin & Yandel (Producers: Hectór Luis Delgado, Juan Luis Morera Luna, Uandel Veguilla Malave, Marco E. Masis)
– Most Popular International Soccer Team of the Year – Brasil (Confederación Brasilera de Fútbol) “*

In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinoBaseball.com along with sponsor Johnnie Walker, launched an exciting campaign to celebrate the prolific history of Latinos in baseball, including Hispanic Heritage Day at the Ballpark, a national radio campaign with future hall of famer David Concepción, and baseball trivia contests for readers of major national magazines. At six stadiums in major Hispanic regions – New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Houston, and Dallas – Latino players such as Alex Rodriguez, all-star Yankee and this season’s homerun leader; Miguel Cabrera, all-star third baseman of the Florida Marlins; and the Texas Rangers’ Sammy Sosa, currently fifth on the all-time homerun list, were honored for their contributions to baseball. The events drew particular excitement among fans, as they coincided with the approaching heat of the Major League Baseball playoff race.

Hispanic Heritage Day at the Ballpark asked fans over the age of 21 to vote online at LatinoBaseball.com for their favorite local Latino players. The players that received the most votes were then honored in a pre-game ceremony on-field before their hometown crowd as the 2007 Latino Player of the Year. Along with representatives from Johnnie Walker and LatinoBaseball.com, one lucky voter in each market was also given the opportunity to present the prestigious award directly to the player.

“It’s remarkable to see the impact that Latinos continue to have on baseball,” said Ralph Paniagua, President and Founder of LatinoBaseball.com. “We’re so proud to honor these incredible athletes who have not only changed the sport, but inspired millions of fans across the globe.”

The first ceremony took place at the Florida Marlins’ Pro-Player Stadium, followed by events at Texas Rangers Stadium in Arlington, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park, and New York Yankee Stadium. The final award ceremony was held in Chicago at the White Sox’s U.S. Cellular Field.

During each ceremony, Latino baseball legends of the past were honored through a special video presentation displayed on the scoreboard. Many of the stadiums also featured live musical performances throughout the presentation.

About LatinoBaseball.com
LatinoBaseball.com is the leading historical and statistical site about Latinos in baseball. The site features great moments in Latino baseball history since the 1860s and documents current statistics about Latino ballplayers. It also offers a database of all records of Latino players throughout professional baseball history as well as those of the Caribbean Winter Leagues and Caribbean World Series. For more information log on to: www.LatinoBaseball.com.

About Johnnie Walker(R)
The Johnnie Walker(R) portfolio features award-winning whiskies such as Red Label(R), Black Label(R), Green Label(R), Gold Label(R) and Blue Label(R) imported and distributed in the United States by Diageo North America. More than 4 bottles of Johnnie Walker whisky are consumed every second, and more than 120 million bottles are sold every year in more than 200 countries. The product line covers a broad range of occasions for the whisky drinker from every day to special moments. The five premium brands represent a range of prices and tastes that share a remarkable 180-year history and a commitment to quality. Additional information about Johnnie Walker may be found at www.johnniewalker.com. Please drink responsibly. “*

Alex Rodriguez opted out of his $252 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees on Sunday in what appears to be the end of his tumultuous career with New York. Rodriguez’s decision, announced by agent Scott Boras as the rival Boston Red Sox completed their World Series sweep of Colorado, makes the third baseman eligible to become a free agent.

Boras said he attempted to notify Yankees general manager Brian Cashman of the decision but couldn’t reach him, so he left a voice mail.”*

“-Azteca América and El Premio, LLC present “Los Nominados de La Gente” a one-hour television special exclusively dedicated to previewing the 2007 nominated celebrities to “El Premio de La Gente,” the most important Latin music and sports awards show. Fans in the U.S. and Latin America will have an opportunity to choose their favorite music stars, athletes and teams via online voting at www.ElPremio.tv starting October 14th through November 14th 2007.

This year, due to popular demand, “El Premio de La Gente” has added seven sports categories alongside the seven music voting categories. Fans can vote for the most popular athletes and teams in soccer, basketball, boxing and baseball. The votes will decide the winner in each category.

Hosted by former MTV star and current E! Entertainment celebrity Daisy Fuentes, “Los Nominados de La Gente” show will closely examine each one of the categories for competition at this year’s “El Premio de La Gente”:

– Pop Artist or Group of the Year Male or Female
– Most Popular Baseball Player of the Year
– Regional Mexican Artist or Group of the Year
– Most Popular Team of the Year – Multi-category
– New Artist of the Year –Male or Female
– Athlete of the Year – Male or Female
– Tropical Artist or Group of the Year – Male or Female
– Most Popular Boxer of the Year
– Artist of the Year - Male or Female
– Most Popular Soccer Team of the Year
– Album of the Year
– Most Popular Basketball Player of the Year - NBA
– Song of the Year – Male or Female
– Most Popular International Soccer Team of the Year

“Los Nominados de La Gente” will showcase many music and sports celebrities expressing their opinions about the significance of winning ““El Premio de La Gente.” Also for the first time, music and sports fans will attend and participate in “Los Nominados de La Gente” special.

Television audiences will share the nominees’ excitement through exclusive interviews with special celebrity guests. Nominees include: Maná, Paulina Rubio, Alex Rodriguez, Shakira, Hugo Sanchez, José Feliciano, Marco Antonio Solis, Vladimir Guerrero and Calle 13, just to name a few.

“Los Nominados de La Gente” will broadcast nationwide on Azteca América on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 7 pm /6 pm central.

About Azteca América
Azteca América is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States with affiliates in sixty markets nationwide. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca,
S.A. de C.V, Azteca America has access to over 50,000 hours of original programming, local news bureaus in 32 Mexican states in addition to local news teams throughout the US. As the only fully-integrated television broadcaster in the industry, Azteca América brings the finest Spanish-language programming and unique advertising solutions to companies seeking to reach one of the most dynamic markets in the country.

About UNO Productions
Founded by entertainment industry pioneer and producer Luis Medina, UNO Productions provides companies with a valuable link to Latin communities, helping them to expad into the multi-billion dollar Latin consumer market. UNO has become the foremost authority in the Latin music marketplace, providing promotional campaigns for nearly every major record label including Sony Disco, EMI Latin, WEA Latina, Artista, BMG, Atlantic, and Interscope. During the course of its 17 year history, UNO has gained the confidence of many international superstars including Julio Iglesias, Paul Simon, Enrique Iglesias and Placido Domingo. In addition, UNO has extended the range of its clientele to include some of America’s largest corporations, including Target, Mervyns, Clairol and a collaboration with The Miller Brewing Company that produced the enormously successful Sólo con Invitación (By Invitation Only) contests for Miller Genuine Draft and Al Punto Advertising. UNO is the official production company of El Premio de la Gente (R) for the 8th consecutive year. “*

“The National Archives
will celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month with special films,
programs, and lectures. These events are free and open to the public and
will be held at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., which
is located on the National Mall at Constitution Ave. and 7th Street, N.W.,
and is fully accessible.

New Thinking on Lincoln’s Legacy: Hispanic Perspectives
Tuesday, September 18, at noon, William G. McGowan Theater
Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday is in 2009. Does his legacy have
resonance within Hispanic communities? Estevan Rael-Galvez, New Mexico
State Historian; Ernesto Chavez, associate professor of history at the
University of Texas at El Paso; and Jerry Thompson, Regents Professor,
Social Science Department, Texas A&M International University, will unearth
fresh historical perspectives on Lincoln, his era, and his legacy.

Film: The Lemon Grove Incident
Friday, September 21, at noon, William G. McGowan Theater
Based on historical events, this docudrama, which blends archival
photos, dramatic reenactments, and interviews with former students,
portrays the efforts of the Mexican American community in Lemon Grove, CA,
to challenge local school segregation practices and racial discrimination
in Depression-era America. Produced by Paul Espinosa. (1985, 58 minutes.)

Playing America’s Game: Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line
Wednesday, September 26, at noon, Jefferson Room
Latinos have emerged as baseball’s largest minority group over the last
two decades, highlighted by the pitching of Pedro Martinez and the hitting
exploits of Alex Rodriguez. In Playing America’s Game: Baseball, Latinos,
and the Color Line, Adrian Burgos examines the long history of Latinos in
U.S. professional baseball, focusing particularly on their significant
presence in the Negro Leagues.

Zoot Suit Riots
Friday, October 12 at 12 noon, William G. McGowan Theater
In August 1942 the murder of a young Mexican-American man ignited a
firestorm in Los Angeles, California. In no time at all, ethnic and racial
tensions that had been building up over the years boiled over. Police
fanned out across the city in a dragnet that netted 600 Mexican Americans.
Among those accused of murder was a young “zoot-suiter” named Hank Leyvas
– the poster boy for an entire generation of rebellious Mexican kids who
refused to play by the old rules. These dramatic events are chronicled in
this 2001 documentary from the PBS series, American Experience. Written,
produced, and directed by Joseph Tovares. (60 minutes.)

RELATED NATIONAL ARCHIVES “KNOW YOUR RECORDS” PROGRAMS
All programs are open to the public and are free unless otherwise
noted.

Hispanics in the 19th Century through Military and Census Records
Wednesday, September 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jefferson Room
National Archives staff archivist Constance Potter and archives
specialist John Deeben will present a workshop on Hispanics in the
Southwest in the 19th century, focusing on Civil War military service,
regimental, and pension records for volunteers from New Mexico, Arizona,
and Texas as well as population and non-population census schedules.
Reservations are required, and a fee of $20 is payable by cash or check at
the door. Call 202-357-5333.

Mexican Border Crossings
Thursday, September 13, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
National Archives staff archivist Claire Kluskens will discuss Mexican
border crossing records that document the arrival of permanent and
temporary immigrants to the United States at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Hispanic Volunteers in the Antebellum U.S. Army
Tuesday, September 18, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
National Archives staff archives specialist John Deeben will discuss
service records and other documentation for Hispanics who served in the
U.S. Army, 1835-55. Many fought in the Second Seminole War, the Mexican
War, and the Apache and Navajo wars of the 1850s. (This lecture will be
repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B,
on Thursday, September 20, at 11 a.m.)

Hispanic-Related Films from the National Archives
Friday, September 21, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
National Archives staff present and discuss a variety of film clips
illustrating Hispanic population, culture, activities, and families in the
early to mid-20th century.

Documenting Community, Politics, and the Economy in Puerto Rico,
1898-1950
Tuesday, September 25, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
National Archives branch chief Kenneth Heger will provide an overview
of the records of the two Federal agencies that administered Puerto Rico –
the Bureau of Insular Affairs and the Office of Territories — focusing on
their value to local historians. (This lecture will be repeated at the
National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, on Thursday,
September 27, at 11 a.m.)

To verify the date and times of the programs, the public should call
the Public Programs Line at: (202) 357-5000, or view the Calendar of Events
on the web at: www.archives.gov/calendar/. To contact the National
Archives, please call 1-866-272-6272 or 1-86-NARA-NARA (TDD) 301-837-0482.”

“A recent study bemoaned the fact that the number of African Americans playing Major League Baseball is slipping, having fallen to 8.4 percent of current players in 2006 after being as high as 19 percent in 1995.

But if the point being made is a drop in the games diversity, its a misleading argument; baseball is currently more colorful and diverse than it has ever been.

Thats because Latin American players have taken the game by storm. This years opening rosters included 217 players from Hispanic countries, more than a quarter of those participating. Throw in American-born players of Latin descent such as Alex Rodriguez, and the number is still higher.”

“Wheaties, the Official Cereal of Major League Baseball, today unveiled a new special-edition package honoring Yankees third-baseman and reigning American League Most Valuable Player Alex Rodriguez. The new Wheaties package was announced in front of a crowd of cheering fans at a press conference this morning at the 2006 MLB All-Star FanFest(R) in Pittsburgh. Rodriguez joins a litany of Yankees greats who have appeared on the Wheaties package.

Rodriguez will play in his 10th Major League Baseball All-Star Game tonight at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park. He was named American League MVP in 2003 and 2005, has led the league home runs, batting average and RBI, and won American League Gold Glove Awards in 2002 and 2003 at shortstop. Rodriguez began his Major League Baseball career with Seattle in 1994, before moving to the Texas Rangers in 2001. He joined the Yankees in 2004. “

“The 30-second Pepsi commercial that aired last summer captured the changing mug of the nation’s pastime. Here you had Alex Rodriguez and Vladimir Guerrero — celebrated products of the Dominican Republic (though A-Rod grew up comfortably in South Florida) — in a whimsical home run derby, pitching the popular soft drink.

Before that, it was slugger Sammy Sosa flashing his effervescent smile for everything from Pepsi to Fila to Kmart. Mariano Rivera promoting Nike. Pedro Martinez pitching a McDonald’s lobster roll across New England. Ozzie Guillen doing the same for Subway in Chicago. Francisco Rodriguez selling Pepsi in Southern California and to countrymen in Venezuela. And let’s not forget Viagra pitchman Rafael Palmeiro.”

“For all their big hits, fielding was the difference between Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz when it came to balloting for the American League’s Most Valuable Player.

A-Rod won the award for the second time in three seasons in a vote that rewarded an all-around player over a designated hitter. In his second season as the New York Yankees’ third baseman, Rodriguez received 16 first-place votes, 11 seconds and one third for 331 points from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.”

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“Introduction of the “Latino Legends Team” before Game 4 of the World Series last night was met with harsh criticism from Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen – but not because he wasn’t on it.

Guillen took exception to the entire infield – first baseman Albert Pujols, second baseman Rod Carew, shortstop Alex Rodriguez and third baseman Edgar Martinez – selected by a vote of baseball fans.”

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“The “Chevrolet Presents the Major League Baseball Latino Legends Team” was unveiled today during a special pre-game ceremony that was broadcast nationally on FOX Sports and around the globe by MLB International prior to Game Four of the 2005 World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Among those honored as part of the all-time Latino team were current New York Yankees third baseman and nine-time All-Star Alex Rodriguez as well as Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Roberto Clemente and Juan Marichal. Fan balloting on MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, and in participating Chevrolet dealerships, determined the “Chevrolet Presents the MLB Latino Legends Team.”"

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